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Stephen Zahora Obituary

Zahora, Stephen J. age 90, at rest January 2, 2007, formerly of Chicago's Gage Park Community. Longtime resident of Orland Park Illinois, Decorated U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. Loving brother of the late Joseph (the late Ann), the late Marie (late Joe) Martin, late Veronica (late John) Pazur, late Mildred (late Jack) Kane, late James (late Gene), late Pat (Andrew) Dejacimo, the late Al, and late Elayne, cherished friend of Elaine Johnson, also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Visitation Friday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Saturday, 9:30 a.m., from the Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 14318 S. LaGrange Rd., (9600 W./Rte. 45), Orland Park, to Our Lady of Sorrows Chapel, 5900 W. 147th St., Oak Forest, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment Our of Lady of Sorrows Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Michael the Arch Angel Church (c/o Un-Wed Mothers), 4821 S. Damien, Chicago, IL, 60609.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2007.

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